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Is It Bad If A Mole Bleeds

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Not really good:
It's not good to pick at anything though i find it hard not to. Despite rumors that this increases risk of cancer, i'd be more seriously concerned that this is bugging you, and thus should come off.
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A mole (also called a nevus) is a localized overgrowth of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin. Most moles are benign. However, these cells can become cancerous. This is known as melanoma, a malignancy of melanocytes.
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No:
Picking a mole is not a good idea. If you do not like the mole, have it surgically removed.
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Practice safe sex.
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Mole bleed:
A mole that bleeds could be the result of a scratch or getting caught by clothing or some other physical trauma . Other times a mole undergoing cancerous transformation can bleed. In any case, see a dermatogist for evaluation and treatment.
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Brown Crust Lesions:
This very well may be a benign common spot called a keratoses. But, given your age i would advise a visit with your family doctor to make sure it is not something worse.
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No:
Scratching a mole will not make it become cancer. However, if you were scratching it does it itch? Itching is a concerning symptom that makes doctors more suspicious that a mole could be cancer. Moles are easily removed. It is often an office procedure. Please see your doctor or surgeon to have it evaluated to know for sure if it needs to be removed and tested.
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See your derm:
Scratching a mole and making it bleed is not a sign of cancer. However having a mole that itches and bleeds can be. It is always safest to show this lesion to your friendly dermatologist.
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